Danielle Michalak, MSN, RN, PMH-BC
Senior Clinical Nurse II at UM Upper Chesapeake Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (RN-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing CenterJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
Maryland Board of NursingJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UM Upper Chesapeake Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Clinical Nurse II
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Jul 2021 - Present
In addition to charge nurse responsibilities, acts as a leader for unit-based and hospital-based quality improvement initiatives as well as unit-based team member trauma-informed and person-centered educational initiatives. Acts as liaison between behavioral health nurses and the behavioral health leadership team. Member of the Your Health Our Mission/Aberdeen behavioral health planning team.
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Senior Clinical Nurse I
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
In addition to charge nurse responsibilities, acts as a leader for unit-based and hospital-based quality improvement initiatives as well as unit-based team member trauma-informed and person-centered educational initiatives.
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Clinical Nurse II
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2020
Charge nurse responsible for management of shift operations for a 27-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including but not limited to coordination of patient care, admission and discharges, ensuring facilitation of psychoeducational groups, managing crises of patients, and providing team member supervision.
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Clinical Nurse I
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Responsible for assignment of three to five patients, including psychiatric and physical assessments as well as performing intakes for admissions, coordination for discharges and facilitation psychoeducational groups.
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Alliance Assertive Community Treatment Team
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Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
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Lead Nurse
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Mar 2010 - Jun 2013
Developed the initial nursing protocols, nursing assessments, screening tools, and nursing notes used by the Alliance ACT Team. Supervised ACT team nurses and coordinated care with the ACT psychiatrist. Provided treatment team planning, medication monitoring, supportive counseling, substance abuse counseling, coordination of care, entitlement assistance, housing assistance, and crisis intervention to 48 individuals in the community diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. Developed the initial nursing protocols, nursing assessments, screening tools, and nursing notes used by the Alliance ACT Team. Supervised ACT team nurses and coordinated care with the ACT psychiatrist. Provided treatment team planning, medication monitoring, supportive counseling, substance abuse counseling, coordination of care, entitlement assistance, housing assistance, and crisis intervention to 48 individuals in the community diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
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ALLIANCE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
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Program Manager
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Mar 2001 - Dec 2007
Provided mental case management services including access to disability benefits, housing services, medical services and supported employment services. Managed a staff of 10 case managers and also played a crucial role as the lead for the organization’s Shelter Plus Care program. Provided mental case management services including access to disability benefits, housing services, medical services and supported employment services. Managed a staff of 10 case managers and also played a crucial role as the lead for the organization’s Shelter Plus Care program.
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Education
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Walden University
Master of Science - MS, Nursing -
Harford Community College
Nursing -
Loyola University Maryland
Psychology -
Notre Dame Preparatory School
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